A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. – Prov. 25:11

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It is summertime and I love the beauty of fresh flowers. Gladiolas are a blossom I remember my mother planting. These bulbs need to be placed in the ground each spring and dug up in the fall, so they do take extra effort and special handling. Gladiolus are often referred to by the nickname of glads. In The Broken Way, Ann Voskamp tells of sharing gladness with people by taking them bouquets of glads.

The gladiolus is a flowering plant in the iris family. It is sometimes called the sword lily. When I think about a sword, I am reminded of the sword of the Spirit. Ephesians 6:17 says, “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” A spear of gladiolus flowers is a beautiful sword just as the Word of God is a beautiful sword of the Spirit.

Let me share some verses of gladness from God’s Word as well as some images of the floral glads. While you read the following scriptures, I want you to imagine yourself receiving a bouquet of glads filled with gladness.

You (the Lord) have put gladness in my heartPsalm 4:7 NASV

This is the day the LORD has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it.Psalm 118:24 NLT

Don’t be afraid, my people. Be glad now and rejoice,
for the LORD has done great things.Joel 2:21 NLT

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love,
that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.Psalm 90:14 NIV

For the LORD your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness.
With His love, He will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.Zephaniah 3:17 NLT

Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory!For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.Revelation 19:7 NIV